2020-21 Leadership Application

CLICK HERE for the 2020-21 DHS Band Leadership Application. Please type your application into a new document and submit it electronically. Be sure to indicate ALL leadership positions that you are interested in. There is no limit or restrictions on which positions you can apply for. Applications are DUE by May 1st. Please email your completed application to mcleimer@volusia.k12.fl.us. Interviews are tentatively scheduled, but the dates may be modified OR interview may have to be done via online conferencing depending on the status of the current pandemic. 

CLICK HERE to view the 2020-21 Drum Major Audition information. All dates are tentative.

2020 MPA Recordings

Performance Recordings

Symphonic Band
Wind Ensemble
Adjudicator Commentary

Symphonic Band

Wind Ensemble
Concert Attire for MPA
Please adhere to the following requirements for our upcoming performances at MPA and beyond. The purpose of these requirements is to create a uniform, professional look that will give the adjudicators and audience the best impression of our bands.
Symphonic Band - concert black
  • Black button down dress shirt with ​​​​​​​black dress pants, long black socks OR black knee-high panty hose, & black closed toe dress shoes.
  • Black dress with black panty hose or tights & black closed-toe dress shoes.
  • Black dress shirt with black skirt, black panty hose or tights, & black closed-toe dress shoes.
  • Dress shoes must be closed-toe (no sandals, peep toe, open toe, etc.) with low heel or flats.
  • Long black socks or black knee-highs must be worn with pants (no sport/short length socks).
  • Black tights or panty hose must be worn with skirts/dresses.
  • Shoes must be ALL black and relatively plain.
  • All jewelry should be minimal and any hair accessories should be black.
Wind Ensemble - concert uniforms
  • Black tuxedo jacket and pants with white tuxedo shirt, green vest, and green bow tie. Black dress shoes and LONG black socks (no short/sport length socks).
  • Black concert dress with black panty hose or tights and closed-toe black dress shoes (flats or low heel).
  • Dress shoes must be closed-toe (no sandals, peep toe, open toe, etc.) with low heel or flats.
  • Long black socksmust be worn with pants (no sport/short length socks).
  • Black tights or panty hose must be worn with dresses.
  • Shoes must be ALL black and relatively plain.
  • All jewelry should be minimal and any hair accessories should be black.

Links for Listening 

Symphonic Band
CLICK HERE to listen to Kentucky Pride March.
CLICK HERE to listen to Yorkshire Ballad performed by the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra.
CLICK HERE to listen to Chanteys (publisher recording).

Jazz Band
CLICK HERE to listen to Orange Sherbert (publisher recording).
CLICK HERE to listen to God Bless the Child performed by Ella Fitzgerald.
CLICK HERE to listen to Pontieo performed by Woody Herman.

Wind Ensemble
CLICK HERE to listen to Entry March of the Boyars performed by the President's Own United States Marine Corps Band.
CLICK HERE to listen to Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral by the Eastman Wind Ensemble.
CLICK HERE to listen to Give Us This Day (mvt. 1) performed by the University of Texas Wind Ensemble.
CLICK HERE to listen to Give Us This Day (mvt. 2) performed by the University of Texas Wind Ensemble.

Forms

The following forms are PAST DUE.  Please submit these forms ASAP if you haven't already done so.  Students who have not turned in the Medical Form will not be allowed to travel with the band to the football game on Friday.  Please note that the Medical Form must be notarized (Nicole G. is a notary for the band).

CLICK HERE for the Medical Form.
CLICK HERE for the Finance Form.
CLICK HERE for the Band Info Sheet.
CLICK HERE for the Volunteer Information Form.

Band Handbook

The Band Handbook must be read in it's entirety by all students and parents involved with the DeLand High School Band by the end of the 1st week of school.  Once read, please print and complete the contract on the last page of the handbook and return it to Ms. Leimer.  This form is due by the Friday of the 1st week of school. 

​Click HERE to access the Band Handbook.

Remind!

 Sign up for the appropriate groups in Remind to stay up-to-date with band announcements. 
  • ​DeLand High School Band (for ALL band members and parents) - CLICK HERE or text @delandband to 81010.
  • Wind Ensemble  - CLICK HERE or text @delandwe to 81010.
  • Symphonic Band - CLICK HERE or text @delandsym to 81010.
  • Jazz Ensemble - CLICK HERE or text @delandjazz to 81010.
  • Guard - CLICK HERE or text @dhsfusion to 81010.
  • Percussion - CLICK HERE or text @delandperc to 81010.

Charms!

Charms Office Assistant is the premiere management, communication, assessment, and financial system used by successful programs everywhere.  It is necessary to keep your information up-to-date so that you continue to receive communications from the band.  School code is "delandband."
Click Here to access Charms.   E-mail Mrs. Leimer if you need help gaining access.